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VO59 WFD

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 WFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 142,452 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 142,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 133,335 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 133,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,435 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,377 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,373 miles

Oil leak rear of engine area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak rear of engine area

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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VO59 WFD is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO59 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO59 WFD is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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